expatec
American expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 09 July 2020
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VEC extension issue in HCMC by expatec
Hello all, I posted this in the VEC post but wasn't sure if it would get lost or how often that gets updated so apologies for the double post and I can always delete here if asked. Long time member but haven't logged in a while and had to ...
I'm pretty confused by all of this. Wonder why I only got 3 months vs 6 months?? Does not make sense one bit.Are you married to a VN? Who was your sponsor?Not married. Was born here, my landlord was my sponsor, same as in the past as the ... Read More
VEC extension issue in HCMC by expatec
Hello all, I posted this in the VEC post but wasn't sure if it would get lost or how often that gets updated so apologies for the double post and I can always delete here if asked. Long time member but haven't logged in a while and had to ...
I'm pretty confused by all of this. Wonder why I only got 3 months vs 6 months?? Does not make sense one bit.Depends when you received your VEC, older VEC's were 3 months, the newer ones are 6 months.That maybe a logical explanation but a ... Read More
VEC extension issue in HCMC by expatec
Hello all, I posted this in the VEC post but wasn't sure if it would get lost or how often that gets updated so apologies for the double post and I can always delete here if asked. Long time member but haven't logged in a while and had to ...
I'm pretty confused by all of this. Wonder why I only got 3 months vs 6 months?? Does not make sense one bit. Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
I know on the original VEC form, it did ask for a family members basic info here in Vietnam. I believed I used basic info of a long lost niece of mine. Not sure if they even check I was actually related to her, not sure how they would.Not on the ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Thanks for the replies! Yeah, around 4 years ago, I had to get a new one while in VN because my previous was about to expire. I vaguely remember needing to get photocopies of one of my cousins ID card back then but don't really remember if it ... Read More
A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam
Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...
Question. My 5 year VEC(based on being born here but now a US citizen) is up soon. I know a while back, you could renew this in HCMC. Is this still possible? Also, I do not have any family here in HCMC any longer. I remember there is a section for ... Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
Sorry, but Vietnamese women are known to be one of the most money worshipping grabbing superficial ones out there. Not saying all but as a collective thinking society like VN goes, good chance you meet one, the next one will be pretty much the same. ... Read More
Mandatory COVID Testing after 膼a虁 N膬虄ng visit Since 1/7/2020 by OceanBeach92107
Even if you haven't been in 膼a虁 N膬虄ng since the latest outbreak began, if you WERE there since July 1st, 2020 you will likely face similar requirements to report to the local office of the Ministry of Health in your current ...
Supposedly Pasteur does not do test and issue results? FV hospital quoting me 3 million vnd! I swear, I asked another expat the following month how much a test would cost, they said 400k?? Bad reputation with FV for cost I've read. Has anyone ... Read More
Mandatory COVID Testing after 膼a虁 N膬虄ng visit Since 1/7/2020 by OceanBeach92107
Even if you haven't been in 膼a虁 N膬虄ng since the latest outbreak began, if you WERE there since July 1st, 2020 you will likely face similar requirements to report to the local office of the Ministry of Health in your current ...
Thanks, I have to get one and think I will go to the Pasteur Institute for mine. Has anyone got one there, by any chance know the cost? I am a but nervous as well, that I will catch it while being in the hospital for the test. :|Pasteur in Saigon ... Read More
Mandatory COVID Testing after 膼a虁 N膬虄ng visit Since 1/7/2020 by OceanBeach92107
Even if you haven't been in 膼a虁 N膬虄ng since the latest outbreak began, if you WERE there since July 1st, 2020 you will likely face similar requirements to report to the local office of the Ministry of Health in your current ...
Does anyone know how quick you get results in HCMC after you get the test?Depends. The residents on 12th floor of the condo tower in B矛nh Th岷h where patient 326 used to live got their results the next day. That's on June 29-30 ... Read More
Mandatory COVID Testing after 膼a虁 N膬虄ng visit Since 1/7/2020 by OceanBeach92107
Even if you haven't been in 膼a虁 N膬虄ng since the latest outbreak began, if you WERE there since July 1st, 2020 you will likely face similar requirements to report to the local office of the Ministry of Health in your current ...
Does anyone know how quick you get results in HCMC after you get the test? Read More
VEC extension issue in HCMC by expatec
Hello all, I posted this in the VEC post but wasn't sure if it would get lost or how often that gets updated so apologies for the double post and I can always delete here if asked. Long time member but haven't logged in a while and had to ...
It鈥檚 all smoke and mirrors with no consistency (or check) of applicable laws. It鈥檚 like the jungle - they do what they want. Annoying!That's what I am starting to feel. Did you get an extension recently?? If so...what happened? I ... Read More
VEC extension issue in HCMC by expatec
Hello all, I posted this in the VEC post but wasn't sure if it would get lost or how often that gets updated so apologies for the double post and I can always delete here if asked. Long time member but haven't logged in a while and had to ...
Yeah, this all makes sense about the 'h峄� kh岷﹗' and I definitely never ever had to involve my family members in the past so I have no idea what is up with all this. I haven't been here and done this in 3+ years so maybe ... Read More
VEC extension issue in HCMC by expatec
Hello all, I posted this in the VEC post but wasn't sure if it would get lost or how often that gets updated so apologies for the double post and I can always delete here if asked. Long time member but haven't logged in a while and had to ...
The one thing I was confused about was if my family member who lives in another district would fill out the area instead of my landlord( one supposedly be 6 vs 3 months) , where does the police stamp come from..my rental district or my family ... Read More
VEC extension issue in HCMC by expatec
Hello all, I posted this in the VEC post but wasn't sure if it would get lost or how often that gets updated so apologies for the double post and I can always delete here if asked. Long time member but haven't logged in a while and had to ...
I鈥檒l be going to the immigration office on Monday. Which form did you use for this? Was it the NA5 form? And you have to get it stamped by the police first right? I鈥檒l let you know how long mine will be extended for but it should indeed ... Read More